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Put any fears you have about it being Friday the 13th aside, because the only thing scary about today is how much knowledge we’re dropping in this Content Roundup.

Read on to learn about supercharging your Instagram engagement, why there’s no one-size-fits-all website builder, our top tips for working from home with kids around, and much more.

Videos

Algorithm & blues

The secret to creating a powerful Instagram presence is learning how to feed the algorithm what it likes. (Sorry, blurry food pics, you’ll always have a place in our hearts!) Check out “8 Ways to Fix Your Instagram Engagement” to discover why carousels are a must, SEO is king, and your face really is your money maker.

8 Ways to FIX Your Instagram Engagement | Instagram Algorithm Tips in 2021

Kid-ding around

As any caregiver can attest, trying to concentrate on work with kids at home is like trying to eat soup with a fork. But in 2021, it’s become an unavoidable reality for many of us, so we’re offering some game-changing pointers on how to make it work for both you and your mini-mes in “The Best Tips for Parenting and Working From Home.”

The Best Tips For Parenting and Working From Home

Trial by fire

These days we talk about Facebook’s beginnings like we’re telling a legendary fairytale. (“Once upon a time, in a land called Palo Alto....”) But Noah Kagan was actually there, and 15 years later, he’s finally opening up about his entire rollercoaster ride of an experience in “My $1B Mistake: Why I Got Fired from Facebook.”

My $1B Mistake: Why I Got Fired From Facebook

Remote controls

Over the last 18 months, we've learned that working from home has a myriad of pros and cons. And if you’re still adjusting to this work-from-home lifestyle or finding it difficult to balance work life and home life, you’re not alone. Luckily, some of our team members are sharing their WFH tips and tricks in "How AppSumo Works From Home."

Workin’ it

Dolly Parton may have sung that working 9 to 5 is “enough to drive you crazy if you let it,” but what if you genuinely like your day job? As Noah explains in “How to Start A Business While Working a 9 to 5,” being an entrepreneur with a full-time gig is totally doable, as long as you play by a few simple rules.

How To Start A Business While Working a 9 to 5

Blog posts

Reporting for duty

If you want to run a successful business, you’ve got to be a track star. That’s why in “Social Media Report Template: How to Create One for Your Business” we’re teaching you not only why you should start progress tracking, but giving you a step-by-step process to follow.

Strike the right note

Unless you’ve got the memory of a Scripps Spelling Bee champ, using a note-taking app is a complete must. However, each of us has unique needs, which is why we’ve compiled the “Best Note-Taking Apps for Every Type of Note Taker” to help you find the tool that’s perfect for you.

Best Note-Taking Apps for Every Type of Note Taker

Think outside the box

Sure, Dropbox is great at securely storing files. But if you feel like you have to be Tony Stark to afford it, you aren’t alone. Check out our post on “10 Dropbox Alternatives for the Budget and Security-Conscious” and see what’s out there giving the aforementioned tool a run for its money.

10 Dropbox Alternatives for the Budget and Security-Conscious

Building blocks

Thanks to the rise of no-code tools, building your own website has never been easier. But figuring out which builder is best for your business isn’t quite as simple. (“I’m just going to eeny-meeny-miny-moe it and hope for the best!”) Read our guide to the “Best Website Builder for Agencies, Online Sellers & More,” discover your match, and then get to building!

Best Website Builder for Agencies, Online Sellers & More

Pop quiz

Want to develop your ecommerce business and improve the customer experience? Look no further than the almighty quiz. (Hats off to you, Buzzfeed, for figuring this out long ago.) Learn all about this strategy in “Ecommerce Quiz Funnel: How to Drive Leads and Sales Using Quizzes” and start quizzing.

Ecommerce Quiz Funnel: How to Drive Leads and Sales Using Quizzes

Podcast

Noah-ledge is power

On this episode of Noah Kagan Presents, we get the host all to ourselves, as he sits down sans guest to explain exactly how he made his first million dollars and how you can too. Give it a listen and learn why you should never ask someone to “pick their brain,” why your best friend already knows your superpower, and why you should commit to “The 10-Year Rule.”

That's it for now. We'll be back before you know it with some more grade-A content.

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